Join Dan Wilder for a tour of one of his favorite sites with fantastic shrub diversity in Brimfield, Massachusetts, on October 11. Free for Ecological Landscape members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/
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Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Sturbridge-Brimfield Second Annual Open Garden Tour
Presented to you by the Sturbridge Gardeners Community in cooperation with Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd Annual Open Garden Tour in Sturbridge and Brimfield will take place July 19 from 10-4.
Take a stroll through the most inspiring gardens in the towns of Sturbridge-Brimfield —meet local growers, discover hidden gems, and celebrate the beauty of our community in bloom! This annual event celebrates the beauty, creativity, and community spirit of local gardeners across Sturbridge, Brimfield, and neighboring towns. Your ticket purchase directly supports the success of the event funding essential supplies and logistics. $20 – $25. Register at https://www.simpletix.com/e/2nd-annual-open-garden-tours-2025-sturbrid-tickets-219390 *
Following the tour, attend a reception at The Brimfield Winery. Join fellow garden enthusiasts for a relaxing evening of wine tasting and camaraderie at the Brimfield winery. It’s the perfect way to conclude your garden tour day! Wine tasting is $10 at the door.
*Program and maps will be available online with ticket purchase.
Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of some of the local gardens in Sturbridge- Brimfield. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own garden, seeking expert advice, or simply wanting to enjoy a day surrounded by nature, the 2nd Annual Open Garden Tours 2025 is an event not to be missed!
Thank you for being part of this special event. Enjoy the tour, and may you find as much joy in exploring these gardens as we did in creating them.
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Saturday, June 7, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Eco-tour – Native Shrubs and Shrublands: Lessons from Nature
The Ecological Landscape Alliance will sponsor a tour on June 7 at 10:30 am in Brimfield. Join Dan Wilder for a tour of one of his favorite (and unknown) sites with fantastic shrub diversity in Brimfield, Massachusetts. We will explore a shrub-dominated community to discuss the role of shrubs in natural landscapes and see what lessons we can employ in residential landscapes. Location will be confirmed after reservation. Dan Jaffe Wilder is an ecologist, horticulturist, and botanist with over fifteen years’ experience working with native plants and their associated ecology. His work has ranged from classrooms to nurseries to botanical gardens to wildlife refuges specializing in native plant ecology, propagation, wildlife habitat construction, and native edible landscapes. Dan is currently the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation whose mission is to protect, enhance, and expand wildlife through conservation, education, and support. A prolific photographer and author Dan’s book Native Plants for New England Gardens was released in 2018.
FREE for ELA members $10 for non-members. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/eco-tournative-shrubs-and-shrublandslessons-from-nature/
